Tax Relief Information

Tax Relief for Farmers - "Clean and Green"

Farmland and Forest Land Preservation Act: This state law allows
counties to assess farm and forest acreage at a value based on the crops
or trees the land can support, which is usually lower than its market
value. In return, landowners must promise to keep the land (a minimum of
10 acres) in farm or forest use. If you remove the land from the program,
you must pay the difference between its preferential assessed value and
its market value for the seven most recent tax years, plus interest. The
deadline for applying for Clean & Green is June 1st, of each year for
the following year assessment. For more information, call the Fayette
County Assessment Office at 724-430-1350.

Application for Homestead & Farmstead Exclusions

The Homeowner Tax
Relief Act, Act 72 of 2004, was signed into law by the Governor to allow
school districts to reduce property taxes by lowering your tax bill via
the "Homestead & Farmstead Exclusion" program. Under the Act
each approved "Homestead or Farmstead" property has its assessment lowered
before the local millage rate is applied. That rate is dependent on
the number of applicants and the amount of money brought in that fiscal
year from the gaming industry. This figure changes each year.
For the 2017-2018 School District Fiscal Year the property tax
relief for Fayette County is:

Tax Relief for Seniors

Senior Citizens Rebate and Assistance Act: Major
changes have occurred recently that have expanded the eligibility
requirements for seniors. The income limit has been raised to $ 35,000 a
year or less for those 65 or older or 50 & older widowed. It is noted
that only half of any social security benefit you receive is counted
toward the $ 35,000 upper limit. Up to $ 650.00 per year can be rebated
back to the property owner if approved. It is noted that your taxes must
be paid up to date, and a paid receipt must accompany your application.
Deadline to file for the rebate is December 31st. Please contact your
local tax collector, state representative or click here for more information.

Also, the state legislature is
examining legislation that would expand tax relief for seniors. Contact
your state representative for the latest information.